Dill Dinkers
Entertainment & Recreation · Sports & Recreation
- Active units
- 23
Franchised, year-end 2025
About Dill Dinkers
Dill Dinkers Pickleball is a brand that offers a year-round venue dedicated to the sport of Pickleball. With multiple locations including Columbia, Finksburg, Manassas, North Bethesda, and Rockville, they aim to bring people together in the community and create an atmosphere that inspires fun, learning, healthy competition, and lifelong friendships. They offer a range of products and services, including memberships, clinics, lessons, parties, private events, and sponsorship opportunities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, Dill Dinkers Pickleball provides a welcoming environment for everyone to enjoy the game. They also offer franchise opportunities for those who are passionate about spreading the joy of Pickleball. Stay updated with their schedule for upcoming events and join their team if you're interested in sharing your love for the sport with others. Don't miss out on being a part of this exciting community. Sign up for their newsletter to receive the latest news and updates.
Key terms
- Footprint
900 – 1,200 sq ft
- Regional Developer Territory Fee
$125k
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations23
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings10
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate35.3%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio2.5×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$522k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open5 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.